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  • #2
    BrianD
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    Classified device for electronic intelligence gathering. As part of Bord Snip nua, Aer Lingus aircraft will be used for bth passenger carrying and military intelligence. Technicians will sit in the first 3 rows. RyanAir are keeping their first 3 rows empty in case they get the gig too.


  • #3
    Celtic Mech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭Celtic Mech


    The "White Lump" is the SATCOM antenna.


  • #4
    Fr_2010
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40 ✭Fr_2010


    BrianD wrote: »
    RyanAir are keeping their first 3 rows empty in case they get the gig too.


    Ryanair never block off the 1st three rows. Think youll find it rows 3 and 4 or 3 to 8 depending on passenger numbers.


  • #5
    iPlop
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,822 ✭✭✭iPlop


    Celtic Mech wrote: »
    The "White Lump" is the SATCOM antenna.

    Was this in some other area on the older models then moved on top?.It doesn't seem to be on the older ones

    EI-JFK

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    EDIT:It's so passengers can use cell phones and email sms etc....as well as long range communication between pilots and controllers
    The CMC Electronics CMA-2102SB high-gain satcom antenna has been certified on the A380 and A330/340. The new-generation antenna supports Inmarsat Aero-H+, Swift64 and SwiftBroadband services and is intended for installation atop the fuselage.

    Inmarsat mobile satellite service enables long-range, oceanic communications between pilots and controllers as well as e-mail, SMS messaging and phone-calling services for passengers on some airlines. CMC also announced here at the Paris Air Show that its integrated cockpit for the Hawker Beechcraft T-6B military trainer has been certified by Transport Canada.

    The firm will start delivering the new avionics in the fourth quarter.


  • #6
    Celtic Mech
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 246 ✭✭Celtic Mech


    Sink The Banana wrote: »
    Was this in some other area on the older models then moved on top?.It doesn't seem to be on the older ones

    Simple answer to this...the older 330's didnt actually have SATCOM installed, thus no Antenna visible. (older a/c i mean EI-JFK, ORD,SHN,CRK). You will see on EI-LAX it has a different set up and a different type Antenna...Its not on top of the fuselage as it is on the newer aircraft but instead its on the sides. If you check the following link out http://www.airliners.net/photo/Aer-Lingus/Airbus-A330-202/0791086/L/&sid=975b0643f7dfb8dab8f189ea3df13fcf There is no White Antenna on top of fuselage, but instead its on the sides. A lot harder to see this, but if you look at the AER LINGUS, on the i and n there is a square that is slightly raised. Its difficult enough to see but i assure you it is there. Exact same on the other side of fuselage also. This houses the Beam Steering Units on this particular SATCOM System on LAX.


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  • #7
    iPlop
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    Celtic Mech wrote: »
    Simple answer to this...the older 330's didnt actually have SATCOM installed, thus no Antenna visible. (older a/c i mean EI-JFK, ORD,SHN,CRK). You will see on EI-LAX it has a different set up and a different type Antenna...Its not on top of the fuselage as it is on the newer aircraft but instead its on the sides. If you check the following link out http://www.airliners.net/photo/Aer-Lingus/Airbus-A330-202/0791086/L/&sid=975b0643f7dfb8dab8f189ea3df13fcf There is no White Antenna on top of fuselage, but instead its on the sides. A lot harder to see this, but if you look at the AER LINGUS, on the i and n there is a square that is slightly raised. Its difficult enough to see but i assure you it is there. Exact same on the other side of fuselage also. This houses the Beam Steering Units on this particular SATCOM System on LAX.

    Thanks for the info ,I see it.I was on St Mella (LAX) going to JFK last year ,nice aircraft.The PTV in front of me said that it was a new A330 that had been purchased in 2007:D Total Bull ,I new it was 11 years old:D.It looked new inside with the upgrade alright.


  • #8
    A320
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 708 ✭✭✭A320


    Fr_2010 wrote: »
    Ryanair never block off the 1st three rows. Think youll find it rows 3 and 4 or 3 to 8 depending on passenger numbers.

    Think you'll find The post is a bit of fun in the first place


  • #9
    Manic Moran
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 16,644 Mod ✭✭✭✭Manic Moran


    Fr_2010 wrote: »
    Ryanair never block off the 1st three rows. Think youll find it rows 3 and 4 or 3 to 8 depending on passenger numbers.

    Maybe not with the current fleet, but the one time I did fly Ryanair many moons ago, it was 'anywhere you want except the first three'

    NTM


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